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SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBCPS

PUNBINBBCPS belongs to Punjab National Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

PUNBINBBCPS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBCPS
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeCPS
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchPark Street Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

How the Punjab National Bank SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PUNB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
BB Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CPS Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBCPS?

PUNBINBBCPS identifies Park Street Branch, part of Punjab National Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBCPS?

PUNBINBB is the head office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBCPS is Park Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PUNBINBBCPS if the recipient asks for it.

Does Punjab National Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Punjab National Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Punjab National Bank.

How long does it take to send money to Punjab National Bank in India?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What does each part of PUNBINBBCPS mean?

PUNB is the institution code of Punjab National Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and CPS identifies the department Park Street Branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Punjab National Bank in India?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.